Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Speed of Weight Loss on Compensatory Mechanisms Activated During Weight Reduction
Lead Sponsor:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborating Sponsors:
Monash University
Portuguese Research Council
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Obesity has become a global epidemic with huge public health implications. Although clinical significant weight loss (WL) can be achieved by a combination of diet and behavioral modification, strong m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult (18-50 years old)
- Obese healthy volunteers (30\<BMI\<45 kg/m2)
- Weight stable on the last three months (\<2kg), not currently dieting to lose weight and with an inactive lifestyle)
Exclusion
- History of endocrine/cardiovascular/pulmonary/kidney disease, anaemia, gout, milk intolerance, depression or other psychological disorders, eating disorders, drug or alcohol abuse within the last two years and current medication known to affect appetite or induce weight loss. Those with a planned surgery during the study period or participating in another research study will also not be accepted to take part in this study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
35 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01912742
Start Date
August 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
September 21 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, Norway